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2011 Map of Rentz

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rentz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rentz anchors the southwestern corner of this landscape, serving as a primary settlement node within a complex network of agricultural roads and waterways in Laurens County. The terrain is defined by the steady flow of Turkey Creek and Mosquito Creek, which are supplemented by numerous family-named impoundments such as Lamar Smith Lake and Hardin Lake. These water features reflect the local history of land use and water management in central Georgia.

Smaller crossroads and named locales like Garretta, Harlow, and Vincent dot the region, connected by long-established routes like the Rentz Dexter Rd. Cultural landmarks such as the Pearson Cemetery and the Pinetucky Campground offer specific points of interest for genealogical research and local history studies. The presence of Gilders Landing on the creek and the Claxton Memorial Bridge highlights the historical importance of river crossings and access points in this rural community.